Finding the perfect pair of jeans can sometimes be difficult for women of any age, but once you are over 60, it can be darn right challenging. Comfort, fit, and style are super important to me.
We all come in different sizes and body shapes so what is trending may not be the most flattering style for you. In this post, you will find a guide to the best jeans for women over 60 based on body shape including petite and plus sizes.
Best jeans if you are pear-shaped
Pear-shaped women tend to have wider hips and a smaller waist. If that is you, look for jeans that will balance your proportions and highlight your waist. High-waisted jeans accentuate your small waist.
Bootcut, wide-leg, and straight-leg jeans are figure-flattering styles for a pear-shaped body type. Dark-washed jeans are more slimming.
Take a look at:
Universal Standard Donna High Rise Curve Straight Jeans contour your shape without discomfort.
Lee Legendary Mom Jeans are a staple for many women and are a comfortable high-rise.
Wedgie Bootcut Western Women’s Jeans have a dark panel on the sides to reduce the size of hips and butt.
Petite and Plus Size Options:
If you are under 5’4” try Boden High Rise Wide Leg Jeans. They are tailored and don’t look baggy.
Curvy ladies will enjoy Lane Bryant Curvy Fit High-Rise Boot Jean, which is stretchy and styled for curvier frames.
Best jeans if you are apple-shaped
I’m an apple shape which means I carry my weight in my tummy. The only jeans I like are high-rise because they give me some tummy control. I prefer wearing straight-leg or flared styles.
Avoid embellishments around the tummy area and stick to simple cuts. Side zippers are a nice option as they are stomach-slimming.
Take a look at:
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans, which feature a slimming panel and stretch fabric. NYDJ (Not Your Daughter’s Jeans) is my favorite brand because they are comfortable and always look sharp. I also love NYDJ Barbara Bootcut Jeans which have a slight flare and are high-rise.
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic Tapered Jeans. I have a pair of Amanda’s and love them. They are high-waisted and create a flattering silhouette.
Chico’s So Slimming Girlfriend Jeans offer tummy control and stretch.
Lands’ End Recover High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans are contoured with no gap in the back waist.
Petite and Plus Size Options:
Loft’s petite high-rise straight-leg jeans sit at your natural waist, fit great, and are less likely to need hemming.
Torrid’s slimming high-rise jeggings are comfortable for plus-size women. Most apple shapes have great legs and look good in skinny jeans with a blousy top or tunic.
Best jeans for a Rectangular figure
Women with rectangular body shapes have more boyish figures. They are straight up and down without a defined waist. The goal is to add more curves and definition to the waistline.
The best styles for a rectangular-shaped body include skinny, flare, and jeans with embellishments or contouring seams. They can wear mid-rise or low-rise jeans.
Take a look at:
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean, which creates the illusion of curves.
Wrangler Ultimate Riding Jean Willow Midrise Bootcut has a slightly pitched waistline and is a classic style.
Everlane The Way High Jean has a structured fit with a defined waist.
Petite and Plus size options:
J. Crew’s petite Toothpick Jean will enhance natural curves.
Good American’s Good Curve jeans are tailored to shape a larger body.
Best jeans for an hourglass figure
An hourglass figure is considered to be the perfect body shape. Bust and hip measurements are balanced with a defined waist. If that is you, look for stretchy fabrics to prevent gaping at the waist.
The best styles for an hourglass figure are skinny, high-waisted, and bootcut jeans.
Take a look at:
NYDJ Sheri Slim Jeans are designed with a curve-friendly stretch.
Levi’s 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans enhance natural curves.
Ann Taylor Pull-on Flare Jeans enhance the natural contours of the waist and hips.
Petite and Plus-Sized Options:
Banana Republic’s Petite High-rise boot-cut Ankle jeans are figure-flattering.
Lane Bryant Tighter Tummy Fit High Rise Straight Jeans have a flex magic waistline
Jeans purchasing tips for women over 60
For petite women.
Petite older women need shorter inseams to avoid alterations.
Other jeans that work for petite women include Talbot’s, Loft, and J.Crew.
For plus-size women
Plus-size older women tend to feel more comfortable in jeans with stretch that are structured and supportive without restricting movement.
Retail store jeans that work for plus-size older women include Lane Bryant, Torrid, and Good American.
How to rock your style in jeans for women over 60
Women tend to widen a little as they age, so a little stretch makes jeans much more comfortable.
Mid-to-high-rise jeans offer support to less taught bodies and prevent gaping. Leave your hip-huggers in the 70s.
Dark washes are slimming and look sharp for any occasion.
My pet peeve is ripped jeans that make older women look like they fell and hurt themselves. I will never understand why people pay high prices for worn-out jeans.
Skinny jeans can show cellulite and drooping butts so you may feel more confident in a looser cut. I also find they ride up my leg. Straight-leg, boot-cut, and flare jeans are classic and will always be in style.
When you choose jeans to fit your body type, they will be more comfortable.
I resisted wearing jeans for decades because they always felt heavy and rigid. Now that many designs are made with stretch I started wearing them.
A great pair of jeans that fit your body shape will give you confidence when paired with an attractive blouse, shirt, or blazer.
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